This Cookie Policy explains how InstaAccountant (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (instaccountant.com). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, provide secure browsing environments, and deliver analytical data regarding site performance.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies strictly for functional, security, and performance purposes. We do not use invasive third-party tracking cookies to sell your data to advertising networks. Cookies on our site serve the following key functions:
- Security & Authentication: Preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF), protecting form submissions, and securing administrative sessions.
- User Interface Preferences: Remembering user interface settings, accordion open/close states, and responsive navigation preferences.
- Performance & Analytics: Collecting aggregated, anonymized metrics on page load times, popular tax guides, and bounce rates to continuously improve site speed and usability.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
The cookies utilized on our website fall into the following categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are indispensable for our website to function properly and securely. Without these cookies, services such as our contact form submission, session security, and anti-spam protection cannot operate. They do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled in our systems.
B. Performance & Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to count site visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Canadian tax guides and service pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore completely anonymous. If you disable these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced website functionality and personalization, such as remembering search filters on our FAQ page and topic selection in our consultation scheduler.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have full control over cookies and can modify your browser settings to accept, block, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that if you choose to block strictly necessary cookies, certain features of our website (such as contact form submissions) may not function as intended.
To learn more about managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser’s official support documentation:
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact our advisory team:
InstaAccountant Advisory Team
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@instaccountant.com
Phone: (647) 243-2884